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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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About University of Massachusetts-Lowell

The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell or UML) is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the University of Massachusetts public university system and has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) since 1975. With 1,110 faculty members and over 18,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". The university offers 120 bachelor's degree, 43 master's degree, and 25 doctoral degree programs. The university is one of the few public universities in the United States to offer accredited undergraduate degrees in meteorology, sound recording technology, nuclear engineering and plastics engineering. It was the first to offer a degree in music education. Academically, UMass Lowell is organized into six schools and colleges: the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Education; the Kennedy College of Sciences; the Francis College of Engin

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83%

Acceptance

$17,163

Net price

11,434

Enrollment

65%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

83%

Acceptance rate

1,285

SAT average

29

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading590680
SAT Math590690
ACT Composite2532

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,163

Average net price

$16,966

In-state tuition

$36,264

Out-of-state tuition

$16,148

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$30,786

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

53%

Students with federal loans

$23,704

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,943
$30–48K
$10,199
$48–75K
$12,141
$75–110K
$16,460
$110K+
$26,139

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$64,874

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$61,467

Median earnings (6 yrs)

65%

Graduation rate

84%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$15,274

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

11,434

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

42% women
58% men

Race & ethnicity

White
49%
Hispanic
17%
Asian
14%
Black
10%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell FAQ

Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell a public or private school?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?

The average annual net price at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $17,163 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $16,966 in-state and $36,264 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

About 65% of students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Massachusetts-Lowell students earn a median of $64,874 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell have an average SAT score of 1,285 and an ACT midpoint of 29. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell enrolls about 11,434 students.

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